He is also the peacemaker among her large clan of dogs, often reducing the tension in stressful situations.

“If a new dog enters the fold, Henry is the first to go over and say hello. There’s no ego, he is just so friendly,” Callaghan said. “People may think I’m barking mad, but he’s perfect for me.”

Callaghan even wrote a song for Henry that she often sings to make him come over. Her nickname for him is “Ri,” which apparently translates to “King” in ancient Gaelic.

Dogs > Men?

Many other people have apparently married their pets online, Callaghan discovered in the aforementioned Internet article. One woman is currently married to her two cats while another felt her snake was Mr. Right.

It’s unclear what sort of romantic relationships Callaghan had prior to her marriage to Henry but she’s probably not the only female dog owner who believes dogs are far better partners than men.

“Unlike other marriages which fall apart, I know I’m with Henry for life,” she added.

Actually, there is one man Callaghan thought of who could potentially compare to Henry but sadly, Gregory Peck has been dead since 2003.

Callaghan and Henry, whose full name on the marriage certificate is “Henry Frederick Stanley Morgan,” will celebrate their anniversary on November 20.

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